HYDROGEN PEROXIDE HISTORY

Germany (1933-1945)

General Information:

World War Germany is the birthplace of hydrogen peroxide uses for propulsion and power. Hydrogen Peroxide found application in many systems, most notably: V-2 TurboPump Gas Generator, ME-163 Main Propulsion, V-1 Catapult Rocket Assisted TakeOff (RATO), Submarine Main Propulsion, Torpedo Main Propulsion

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Literature:

• Brief History of Hydrogen Peroxide Uses - H2O2 Conf 1999
• Brief History of Hydrogen Peroxide Uses - AIAA Conf 1999 (presentation only)
• Hydrogen Peroxide for Propulsion and Power - Stokes 1998

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